Fleetwood 2001 Southwind User manual

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FLEErWroo,RV
2001
©2000 by Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including
photocopying, recording,
or by any information storage or retrieval system without written
permission from Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
Manufacturing subsidiaries of Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. build the following motor homes:
Pace Anow • Pace Arrow Vision • Southwind • Southwind Storm • Bounder • Bounder Diesel
• Discovery· Flair. Tioga· Jamboree· American Eagle· American Dream· American Heritage
• American Tradition· Expedition

LIMITED ONE .. YEAR/THREE .. YEAR WARRANTY
For Motor Homes Manufactured by subsidiaries of Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.,
sold in the United States and Canada
Your new motor home, including the structure, plumbing, heating
electrical systems, all appliances and equipment installed by the
manufacturer, is warranted under normal use to be free from
manufacturing defects in material or workmanship. Defects or
damage to paint, graphics, exterior materials, upholstery or other
appearance items that may occur prior to delivery are usually
corrected during the inspection process at the manufacturing plant or
at the dealership.
The warranty extends to the first retail purchaser and his transferee(s)
and begins on the date
of original retail delivery or the date the motor
home is first placed into service
as a rental, commercial or
demonstrator unit (whichever occurs first). The warranty extends for
the following periods:
I. For all defects (other than structural) the warranty extends for
a period
of one year from such date or until the unit has
received 15,000 total miles
of use as determined by the
mileage shown on the odometer (whichever occurs first).
2. For structural defects, 3 years; structural defects are limited
to the following: roof structure, sub-floor structure, exterior
walls, interior walls and ceilings.
Written notice
of defects must be given to the selling dealer or
manufacturer not later than ten (10) days after the expiration
of the
warranty period.
The owner is responsible for normal maintenance
as described in the
Owner's Information Package; however, minor adjustments (such as
adjustments to the interior or exterior doors, LPG regulator pressure,
cabinet latches, TV antenna control, etc.) will be performed by the
dealer during the first 90 days
of warranty coverage. Thereafter, such
adjustments are the responsibility
of the owner as normal
maintenance unless required
as a direct result of repair or
replacement
of a defective part under this warranty.
If a problem occurs which the owner believes is covered by this
warranty, the owner shall contact the selling dealer, or the Fleetwood
Service Center, giving sufficient information to resolve the matter.
The owner shall deliver the motor home to the dealer or the
Fleetwood Service Center location for warranty service.
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COVERAGE
PROVIDED
OWNER'S
OBLIGATIONS
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By agreement with the manufacturer, the dealer is obligated to
maintain the motor home prior to retail sale, to perform a detailed
predelivery inspection and to repair or replace any parts necessary to
correct defects in material or workmanship.
If the dealer is unable or unwilling to resolve a problem which the
owner is convinced
is covered by the warranty, the owner should
contact the Fleetwood Service Center at the address listed below and
provide the Fleetwood Service Center with a description in writing
of
the problem and attempts made to resolve it.
Upon receipt of notice of a claim, where the dealer was unable or
unwilling to resolve !he problem, the Fleetwood Service Center will
repair or replace any parts necessary to correct defects in material or
workmanship or will take other appropriate action
as may be
required.
This warranty does not cover:
I. The automotive chassis system (including the chassis and
drive train), tires and batteries, which are covered by the
separate warranties
of the respective manufacturers of these
components.
2. Defects caused by or related to:
a. Abuse, misuse, negligence or accident;
b. Failure to comply with instructions contained in the
Owner's Information Package;
WARRANTY
DEALER'S
OBLIGATIONS
WHEN THE DEALER
DOES NOT RESOLVE
THE PROBLEM
MANUFACTURER'S
OBLIGATIONS
WHAT Is NOT
COVERED By THIS
WARRANTY
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c. Alteration or modification of the motor home;
d. Environmental conditions (salt, hail, chemicals in the
atmosphere, etc.)
3. Normal deterioration due to wear or exposure, such as fading
of fabrics or drapes, carpet wear, etc.
4. Normal maintenance and service items, such
as light bulbs,
fuses, wiper blades, lubricants, etc.
5. Motor homes on which the odometer reading has been
altered.
6. Transportation to and from dealer or Fleetwood Service
Center location, loss
of time, inconvenience, commercial
loss, loss
of use, towing charges, bus fares, vehicle rental,
incidental charges such
as telephone calls or hotel bills, or
other incidental or consequential damages.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not
apply to you.
This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, aud you may also
have
other rights which vary from state to state.
The manufacturer is not respousible for any undertaking,
representation or warranty made by any dealer or other person
beyond those expressly set forth in this warranty.
For Customer Service assistance, contact:
Fleetwood Motor Home Service
PO Box 5700
Riverside, CA 92507
[phone]
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The particle board, hardwood plywood, or paneling used in your
motor home are made with urea-formaldehyde resin. The companies
that supply us with these materials have asked that we tell you about
urea-formaldehyde with the statements on this page.
IMPORTANT
NOTICES
AI
WARNING
This product is manufac-
tured
with urea-formalde-
hyde resin. Formaldehyde
vapor may in some people
cause headaches, eye, nose
and
throat irritation, and
aggravation
of allergies and
respiratory problems, such
as asthma. Proper ventila-
tion should reduce the risk
of such problems.
Champion International
Corporation
WARNING
This product is manufac-
tured with a urea-formalde-
hyde resin and will release
small quantities
of formalde-
hyde. Formaldehyde levels
in the indoor air can cause
temporary eye and respirato-
ry irritation, and may aggra-
vate respiratory conditions
or allergies. Ventilation will
reduce indoor formaldehyde
levels.
Weyerhauser Corporation
Ventilation is important for making the interior
of your motor home comfortable. Please read
the section about ventilation and prolonged
occupancy in the Living With Your Motor
Home chapter in this Owner's Manual.
WARNING
This product contains com-
ponents
containing or
manufactured with 1,1,1
Trichloroethane, a substance
that may be harmful
to the
public health and environ-
ment by destroying ozone in
the upper atmosphere.
WARNING
Irritant:This product contains
a urea-formaldehyde resin
and may release formalde-
hyde vapors in low concen-
trations. Formaldehyde can
be irritating
to the eyes and
upper respiratory system
of
especially susceptible per-
sons such as those with
allergies or respiratory ail-
ments. Use with adequate
ventilation.
If symptoms
develop, consult your
physician.
Georgia-Pacific Corporation
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We provide you consumer information as detailed by the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the
American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The informa-
tion and warnings found on these pages may also be found in
other chapters
of this Owner's Manual. Please see the LP
Gas System and Appliances chapters for other safety and
operating information.
IMPORTANT
NOTICES
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WARNING
Do not bring or store LP gas containers, gasoline or other
flammable liquids inside the vehicle because a fire or explo-
sion may result.
A warning label has been located near the LP gas container.
This label reads:
DO NOT FILL CONTAINER(S)TO MORETHAN
80'PERCENT OF CAPACITY.
Overfilling
the LP gas container can result in uncontrolled gas
flow which can cause fire or explosion. A properly filled con-
tainer will contain approximately 80- percent of its volume as
liquid LP gas.
The following label has been placed in the vehicle near the
range:
IFYOU SMELL GAS:
1. Extinguish any open flames, pilot lights, and all smoking
materials.
2. Do not touch electrical switches.
3. Shut off the gas supply atthe container valve(s) or gas sup-
ply connection.
4. Open doors and other ventilation openings.
5. Leave the area until the odor clears.
6. Have the gas system checked and leakage source correct-
ed before using again.
LP
gas regulators must always be installed with the
diaphragm vent facing downward. Regulators that are not in
compartments have been equipped with a protective cover.
Make sure that regulator vent faces downward and
the cover
is kept in place to minimize vent blockage which could result
in excessive gas pressure causing fire or explosion.
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WARNING
It is not safe to use cooking appliances
for comfort heating. Cooking appli-
ances need fresh air for safe operation.
Before operation:
1. Open overhead vent or turn on
exhaust fan, and
2. Open window.
This warning label has been located in
the cooking area
to remind you to pro-
vide an adequate supply of fresh air for
combustion. Unlike homes, the amount
of oxygen supply is limited due to the
size of the recreational vehicle, and
proper ventilation when using the
cooking appliance(s) will avoid dan-
gers of asphyxiation. It is especially
important that cooking appliances not
be used for comfort heating as
the dan-
ger of asphyxiation is greater when the
appliance is used for long periods of
time.
WARNING
Portable fuel-burning equip-
ment, including wood and
charcoal grills and stoves,
shall not be used inside this
recreational vehicle.The use
of this equipment inside the
recreational vehicle may
cause fires
or asphyxiation.
WARNING
LP gas containers shall not
be placed
or stored inside
the vehicle. LP gas contain-
ers are equipped with safety
devices which relieve exces-
sive pressure by discharging
gas
to the atmosphere.
IMPORTANT
NOTICES
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WARRANTY
IMPORTANT NOTicES
01 INTROdlJCTioN ........................... 01,.1
WARRANTiES .......••.•.••.................••.•..............•.••.•••.... 01,~
WARRANTY SERVicE ...••••................•.•••.•..............•.•••••• 01,~
REPORTiNG SAfETY DEfECTS .••.............•••.•••.............•••.•• 01 ,6
OWNER'S INfoRMATioN PACkAGE ............•..•••..•..•........•••• 01 ,6
CHAssis ANd VEHiclE IdENTificATioN ..........••.•••.•..........•. 01-7
SUSPENSioN AliGNMENT ANd liRE BAlANCE. .......•••.••.......... O1 ,8
AfTER,MARkET STEERiNq Aid DEVicES ..........................O1 ,8
WARNiNGS, TERMS ANd CONCEPTS fOR
SAfE OPERATioN of YOUR MOTOR HOME. ...............••.•••. 01,9
02 DRivER'S CONTROls ..................... 02,.1
O~ ON T~E ROAd ........................... O~,.l
MOTOR HOME LOAdiNG .............................................. O~, 1
RESpoNsibiliTY fOR PROPER LOAdiNq ........................... O~, 1
SOME DEfiNiTioNS FiRST. .......................................... O~, 1
TowiNq A VEHiclE OR TRAilER .................................... O~,~
CARqO CARRyiNq CAPAciTY ANd LOAd DiSTRibuTioN ....... O~,~
CARqO CARRyiNq CAPAciTY LAbEI .............................. 0~,6
How TO WEiqH YOUR LOAdEd MOTOR HOME
WiTHOUT A TRAilER OR OTHER TowEd LOAd ................ 0~,7
How TO WEiqH YOUR LOAdEd MOTOR HOME
WiTH A TRAilER OR OTHER TOWEd LOAd .................... 0~,9
LOAdiNq Tips ...................................................... O~, 11
TiRES .....••.•••.•................••..................•..••.....•....... O~, 11
TiRE INflATioN ..................................................... O~, 12
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TiRE REplACEMENT ................................................ O~, 1 ~
IF You GET A FIAT TiRE .......................................... O~, 1 ~
CItANqiNq A FIAT TiRE ........................................... O~, 14
SEATS ANd SEAT BElTS ................•••.••....................••.•• O~, 14
COMbiNATioN LAp ANd SltouLdER BEirs ..................... O~, 15
SAFEry BEir MAiNTENANCE ...................................... O~, 16
SAFETY RESTRAiNTS FOR CltildREN .............................. O~, 16
SAFETY BEirS FOR CltildREN .....................................m,16
DRiviNG ANd VE~iclE CONTROI ....................••.•••••....... m,17
UsiNq TItE ENqiNE TO SLow TItE MOTOR HOME ............. O~, 18
MANEUVERiNG iN TRAffic .•.................•.••••.••.••............ O~, 18
REAR ViEW VidEO MONirOR (If EQuippEd) •................... 0~,20
Body UNdERCOATiNG ..................•••••.....................••• 0~,21
FUEl ANd FUEl SYSTEMS .............•••.....................•••.•••. O~;.21
FUEL TYPES, VAPOR Lock ANd DRivEAbiliry Is5UES ......... 0~,22
ENGiNE FAN ....................•••..•....................••.••........ 0~,22
Ex~AUST SYSTEM HEAT •..•••.••....................•.••••........... 0~,22
ENGiNE TEMPERATURE GAUGES ...............••.••................. 0~,2~
CARbON MONOxidE SAFETY PRECAUTioNS ••..•.................. 0~,24
CARbON MONOxidE DETECTOR/AlARM ........................ 0~,24
EMERGENCY TowiNG .................•..••..••......................• 0~,2 5
ATTAC~iNG ACCESSORiES TO YOUR MOTOR HOME. ..........•.•• 0~,2 5
04 liviNG WiT~ YOUR MOTOR HOME ... 04 .... 1
HydRAUlic LEVEliNG SYSTEM ••••..•...................•.•••.•..•..... 04, 1
POWER ENTRY STEp ........•.....................•..•.•••............. 04, 1
ENTRY DOORS ANd SCREENS ..................••.••..••.............. 04,2
WiNdows ...........••..•.•.....................••..••.................. 04,2
EMERqENCY ExiT WiNdow(s). .................................... 04, ~
REMOTE MiRROR CONTROI ..........•..••..••.......................• 04,~
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